Premium factual distributor Flame Distribution closed a raft of sales with key international broadcasters on a selection of biography, wildlife, travel, and health documentaries. “We work closely with approximately 200 different producers from around the world and are very mindful when it comes to selecting programming that is thought-provoking as well as entertaining. We are delighted to see these titles extend into these new territories,” said Fiona Gilroy, Content Sales & Acquisitions … [Read more...] about Flame Distribution finalises raft of sales with key international broadcasters on a selection of factual docs
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Applause Entertainment CEO talks about the transition from cinemas to smartphones at the US-Asia Entertainment Summit
Since the start of the pandemic, the audience's consumption pattern has transitioned drastically, with more people turning to their smartphones to watch movies as theatres have taken a hit. This has prodded the digital landscape to pick up faster and streaming platforms across the world to acquire a fresh audience base. To bring these changes to light and platform an insightful discussion, the Asia Society, Southern California, the leading educational organization dedicated to promoting … [Read more...] about Applause Entertainment CEO talks about the transition from cinemas to smartphones at the US-Asia Entertainment Summit
ITV Studios and Nippon TV agree on a co-development deal
ITV Studios, the global creator, producer, and distributor of world-leading programmes, and Nippon TV, Japan’s leading multiplatform entertainment company, have cemented their relationship by agreeing to a co-development deal to create a brand new international format for global exploitation. The new creative collaboration will see the two companies work on a number of development ideas before deciding which to proceed with and take to market, producing the new series in their respective … [Read more...] about ITV Studios and Nippon TV agree on a co-development deal
AVIA closes the year on a high note with its biggest turnout yet for the Asia Video Summit
The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) held its annual state of the industry event, the Asia Video Summit (the Summit), which was supported by Create Hong Kong of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region as the Lead Sponsor, on 10 to 12 November 2020 with resounding success as over 1000 delegates from the Asian video industry gathered for the Summit. With most sessions live and broadcast from the studio to a backdrop of Hong Kong or Singapore, the Summit was produced to … [Read more...] about AVIA closes the year on a high note with its biggest turnout yet for the Asia Video Summit
Abacus Media Rights, Revelation Films join forces for 10-part series ‘The Real Manhunter’
Abacus Media Rights (AMR), a member of the Amcomri Media Group, has linked up with leading UK independent producer Revelation Films to launch a ten-part series The Real Manhunter, written and presented by former Metropolitan Police Detective Inspector Colin Sutton. With a 30-year police career in the UK, Colin Sutton led many of the highest-profile murder investigations of his generation – of the 37 murder cases he investigated, 35 were solved with convictions, an extraordinary success … [Read more...] about Abacus Media Rights, Revelation Films join forces for 10-part series ‘The Real Manhunter’
Bilibili announces 33 new Chinese anime titles at ‘Made By Bilibili 2020-2021’
Bilibili announced that it will launch 33 new animation titles in 2021 at MADE BY BILIBILI 2020 – 2021, an annual event showcasing Bilibili’s new developments and past achievements in Chinese anime. A total of 106 Chinese anime titles have been launched on Bilibili since the beginning of the year while the overall viewing hours of Chinese anime on Bilibili has increased by 98% year-over-year. Li Ni, Vice Chairwoman and Chief Operation Officer of Bilibili, announced the company’s progress in … [Read more...] about Bilibili announces 33 new Chinese anime titles at ‘Made By Bilibili 2020-2021’